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Styx Institute - Control Room
Styx Tech Development Division - Lab One
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Whoa, look at that! |
| *gear on display* |
 Styx Chief Engineer |
It's an anti-magical disaster gear. It's specialized for combat within areas affected by magic, and it can defend against system contamination caused by Malleus's spell. |
Styx Chief Engineer |
I call it... The Cerberus Gear! |
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Wow, you made this in just 48 hours? |
 Styx Director |
Yes, with the entire tech dev division pulling all-nighters. |
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Oh yeah, they're all passed out on the floor, aren't they? |
Styx Chief Engineer |
It's a good thing Idy had a copy of your gear schematics saved on his lab PC. Thanks to that, all we had to build was the new loadout. That's why we were able to finish in time. |
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No way! You actually got through idia's super-ultra-ironclad security program?! |
Styx Chief Engineer |
Look, it was an emergency! And for the record, I didn't peek into any password-protected folders! Don't tell Idy, okay? |
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I think he's gonna put two and two together once he sees this gear… |
Styx Director |
Ahem! Chief, we should keep the personal chitchat to minimum. Let's continue with the work. |
Styx Chief Engineer |
Oh, sorry about that. We will now begin to transfer Ortho's AI data. |
| *Screen fades to black. Ortho opens eyes and is now wearing Cerberus Gear* |
Styx Chief Engineer |
How're you feeling, Or? |
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This gear has exceptionally good energy circulation. I feel amazing! |
Styx Chief Engineer |
Right?! Isn't it the coolest? I've always thought sharp, angular gears were the way to go for you. |
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The exterior does have a different vibe from Idia's designs. |
Styx Chief Engineer |
If I'd had a little more time. I could've made the heat vents more compact… But overall, this is the absolute best Styx can offer. |
Styx Chief Engineer |
Ahem. All right, then... I will now go over your special mission to the magical disaster area on Sage's Island. |
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Yes, ma’am. |
Styx Chief Engineer |
For this mission, you will be accompanied by two support droids: CB-RS01 and CB-RS02. |
Styx Chief Engineer |
These droids are installed with a program that utilizes the Cerberus System. You should find them quite handy for exploring and combat during your mission. Once you enter the energy field, your gear will be operational for approximately 20 minutes. |
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20 minutes. That should be enough! |
Styx Director |
Your objective is NOT to subdue Malleus Draconia. You are to set up an analysis anchor inside and return to HQ immediately. |
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Yes, sir. |
Styx Chief Engineer |
Now this last part is extremely important. So listen up good, Or. |
Styx Chief Engineer |
Do not, and I mean DO NOT do anything reckless. The moment you get scared or think you're in danger, get out immediately. Is that clear? |
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Yup, got it! |
Styx Chief Engineer |
Yeah, that's what you always say. I know you, Or! You never do what your parents tell you Why are you boys always like this? My poor heart can't keep up, you know. You really do take after your brothers. Once you decide something, there's no talking you out of it. |
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Mom… |
Styx Chief Engineer |
Go on, say something to him, dear! |
Styx Director |
... Ortho. This would normally be something Styx and the Arcane Response Unit would handle. No one's forcing you to go to that island and put yourself in danger. So it's really okay. You don't have to go. |
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Dad… |
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Thank you for treating me like a real member of your family. It makes me really happy. But I don't want to see you lose another of your beloved sons. I'm the only one who can do this. So I'm going. |
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I'll make sure I save Idia. This is what I want... What both of us want. |
Director & Chief Engineer |
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Styx Chief Engineer |
You're one of our beloved sons too, Or. Promise me you'll come back safe. |
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...Okay. I promise |
Styx Chief Engineer |
All right, hug time! We'll call it a promise hug. |
| *Family group hug* |
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Heh heh, I'm fully charged now! Time to get going. Wait just a little longer, Idia. I'm on my way! |
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